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Ginger Lemon Cheesecake

Here's an easy cheesecake recipe that is loaded with delightful tangy flavors. It's a sweet, creamy, and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Chill10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert, seasonal
Servings: 15 2-3" squares
Calories: 4083kcal
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened*
  • ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 large eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° F and line a 9” x 13” with parchment paper (or grease it well).

Making The Crust

  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, ground ginger, and salt; stir to combine.
  • Add the melted butter and mix until crumbs form, using your hands to mix may be easier.
  • Press the mixture into the lined baking pan and make sure to press into an even layer on the bottom so it gets into the corners.
  • Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes before baking.
  • Blind bake fore 10 minutes until starting to go lightly brown at the edges.Reduce oven to 325° F

Make The Filling

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium until very soft.
  • Add the sugar, lemon zest, and ginger. Beat until smooth.
  • Add the lemon juice and beat on medium until completely incorporated.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well on low after each one.
  • Once everything is very smooth, pour the filling on top of the baked crust. Push it into the corners and level everything it out.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes until just going a little brown at the edges and slightly jiggling in the middle.
  • Allow to cool slowly for the first 30 minutes, then cool completely before cutting and serving.

Notes

*Use the blocks, not whipped or tubbed cream cheese.
For extra lemony flavour, you can swirl 3-4 tbsp/45-60ml of lemon curd into the top of the filling before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 4083kcal | Carbohydrates: 428g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 241g | Saturated Fat: 140g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 64g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1197mg | Sodium: 2237mg | Potassium: 1175mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 270g | Vitamin A: 9012IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 600mg | Iron: 13mg
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